Crime
3 killed after shooting on Griffin Road in Spartanburg County
The Woodruff Police Department is investigating a tragic shooting incident that occurred on September 27th. Four people were shot, resulting in three fatalities. A fourth victim was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The incident stemmed from a dispute over hunting land access. Family members of the victims were witnesses to the shooting and have been interviewed by authorities.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further information will be released after consultation with the Solicitor’s Office.
All parties involved have been identified, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
According to Ronnie Faulkner, My son is a true hero. He saved five lives while protecting his own son during a horrific incident. When the attacker, armed with an AR-15, shot my friend Paul, my son, Jeremy Faulkner, bravely stepped in and opened fire on the gunman. Despite being outgunned, Jeremy managed to fatally shoot the attacker, who had just taken Paul’s life. Tragically, the gunman then turned his weapon on Jeremy, shooting and killing him.
In his final moments, Jeremy’s bravery saved not only his own son but also Paul’s wife, their three kids, Kyle, and his little boy. These people owe their lives to my son’s courageous actions. We don’t yet know who the attackers are, but we will find out. Jeremy Faulkner gave his life to protect others, and he will always be remembered as a hero.
A group of friends and family were enjoying a day outdoors on four-wheelers when they encountered a tragic incident. Jeremy Faulkner, a 9-year-old boy, his father, and their friends were clearing debris from the roads and checking on the water levels near a creek.
They encountered two men near the creek who became involved in a verbal dispute with Paul, one of the friends. The situation escalated when one of the men pulled a gun on Paul and pointed it at his face. Paul pleaded with the man not to shoot, explaining that there were children present.
The man, believed to be in his early 20s, began shooting at Paul from the side. In a desperate act of bravery, Jeremy grabbed his own gun and fired at the assailant, fatally striking him. The second suspect, who was also injured, fled the scene but later turned himself in at a hospital.
The incident highlights the dangers of gun violence and the tragic consequences it can have.
Crime
Angela Johnson and Her Son DeAngelo Johnson Killed After Shooting Inside Home in Chicago, Mother’s Boyfriend in Custody
CHICAGO — A 47-year-old mother and her 27-year-old son were fatally shot inside a residence in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on the West Side late Thursday night, September 24, 2026, according to Chicago police.
The victims were identified as Angela Johnson, 47, and DeAngelo Johnson, 27. Police said a suspect, identified as Angela Johnson’s boyfriend, was taken into custody following the shooting.
The deadly shooting happened in the 800 block of North Parkside Avenue at approximately 10:43 p.m. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots coming from the basement of the residence and called 911.
When Chicago police officers arrived, they found the two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Angela Johnson was found in the basement with a gunshot wound to her chest. Police-radio traffic indicated she had been shot on the right side of her chest.
DeAngelo Johnson was found on the first floor with multiple gunshot wounds. Radio traffic indicated that he had suffered two gunshot wounds to his back.
Both victims were initially unresponsive and in critical condition. Emergency personnel performed CPR on DeAngelo Johnson before both victims were transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
According to police-radio traffic, one victim was pronounced dead at approximately 11:18 p.m., while the male victim was pronounced dead around 11:21 p.m.
Investigators found extensive evidence inside the residence, including approximately 23 shell casings in a basement bedroom. Additional shell casings were reportedly recovered in other areas of the basement, including the stairway, main room and bedroom.
Officers initially recovered a firearm and shell casings from the basement bedroom. Police later located a second firearm inside the home, bringing the total number of recovered firearms to two.
Authorities have not publicly stated who owned the firearms or confirmed which weapon, if either, was used in the fatal shooting.
Police also reported that DeAngelo Johnson was wearing an empty holster when officers found him on the first floor. That discovery prompted an officer-safety alert as officers searched the residence for the missing firearm.
Chicago police said the shooting appeared to be domestic-related and identified the alleged offender as the mother’s boyfriend.
Radio traffic indicated that a person had been detained by approximately 11:26 p.m. The official police report later confirmed that the known offender was taken into custody.
Two witnesses were reportedly available to identify the alleged offender, and officers conducted a show-up identification procedure near the scene.
Police have not released additional information about potential charges against the suspect.
The investigation into the Chicago Austin neighborhood double shooting remains ongoing. Detectives are continuing to examine the circumstances that led to the shooting, the relationship between the people involved and the role of the two recovered firearms.
The deaths of Angela Johnson and DeAngelo Johnson are being investigated as a double homicide.